Center for Discovery

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives lost and celebrate the resilience of those who continue to create spaces where trans identities can thrive, even in the face of adversity. NAMI is here to support the trans community today and every day because mental health is for everyone.

Had a marvelous time at our Mingling and Mosaics event with Jennifer Vargas Guerra, cohosting for these fabulous NJ eating disorders providers today! There was a moment, once we were all seated around the table, in community, connecting, laughing, when the instructor reassured us “Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect. It isn’t going to be perfect. That’s not the point.” And I thought, Would you look at this reminder for all of us? How appropriate - It’s a reminder we emphasize to our clients every single day. And yet, I think many of us forget to speak it to ourselves. Here we are embracing imperfection through art. The imperfection is the very essence of the art, really. Thank you ALL for joining Center for Discovery and Hidden River Eating Disorder Treatment today. Jenn and I couldn’t do what we do without you (nor would we want to) and it is an honor to work alongside you all as you support your clients’ and their healing journeys. (Stay tuned…the big reveal of our finished pieces is coming to this space in about a week or so!)

??Mingling and Mosaics with Hidden River Eating Disorder Treatment and Center for Discovery ?? Today was about more than just creativity—it was about connection, understanding, and collaboration. As we pieced together our mosaics, we also shared ideas, experiences, and insights. Each tile represented not only creativity but also the resilience and strength we witness daily in the individuals we serve. Events like these are a reminder that behind every clinical role is a compassionate human being dedicated to making a difference. I'm grateful to be part of a field where collaboration and care go hand in hand. To everyone who joined, thank you for sharing your time, your stories, and your artistry. Let’s continue building something beautiful together—both in our work and in the lives we touch. And a special “shout out” to the best piece of my outreach mosaic today, Cathy Lane,who co hosted this event with me! #EatingDisorders #Clinicians #Community #Collaboration #HealingThroughArt

Thank you to those who were able to join Center for Discovery this morning! I feel so lucky to have been able to bring Lindsay Birchfield, MS, RD, CEDRD-S to KS to treat our community to an amazing CE opportunity. LB, THANK YOU! You are such a passionate and captivating speaker!

We at Resilience Recovery were thrilled to welcome Stephanie from the Center for Discovery for a tour of our facilities! It’s always a pleasure to connect and collaborate with such an incredible provider in the field. Grateful for the opportunity to share our vision and strengthen our partnership with a team that shares our commitment to quality care and support. #Collaboration #MentalHealth #Recovery #Partnership #Gratitude Christopher Martinez, CAC, ICADC, NARMP Stephanie Breedlove, MBA Nicole Baxter Center for Discovery

Our next 2024 speaker series presentation is brought to you by our clinical training & development specialist, Elizabeth Damon! She will speak on the following topic: “Using Expressive Arts to Provide Trauma Informed Care to Patients with Eating Disorders.”? ? In this FREE CE event, we will explore the integration of three expressive arts therapies—dance/movement therapy, art therapy, and drama therapy—in the treatment of patients with eating disorders. We will highlight practical interventions for each therapy and examine how they can be effectively employed. Additionally, we will delve into Polyvagal Theory, detailing the three states of the nervous system and their relevance in the context of eating disorders. We will also illustrate how Polyvagal Theory supports the use of expressive arts therapies as a trauma informed approach.? ? Learning Objectives:? ? Identify 3 types of expressive arts therapies.? ? Identify trauma informed expressive arts therapy interventions and understand how the use of these interventions decreases alexithymia and trauma symptoms in individuals with eating disorders.? ? Describe Polyvagal Theory and identify the three states of the autonomic nervous system and how expressive arts therapies assist in creating both awareness and stability of the nervous system states.? ?? Wednesday, November 20th ??? 12 - 1 P.M. PST?? ??? Join Us Virtually via Zoom | 1 CE Offered????? ?? To RSVP for this event, please head to the following link: https://ow.ly/BtRW50U6i3B ? ? #traumainformedcare #expressivearttherapy #cfd2024speakerseries

Happy Veterans Day and a final reminder to come join us for November's membership meeting on Sunday, 11/17, on "Nutrition is a Social Justice Issue: Unraveling the Commercial Determinants of Health."?David Wiss, PhD, MS, RDN will be our featured presenter! Also, a big shout out to?Center for Discovery, thank you for sponsoring November's meeting! You may register for this event at https://lnkd.in/gfaWrquN for in-person or at https://lnkd.in/g97-xwyX for the virtual meeting. #sfvcamft?#membershipmeeting#licensedmarriageandfamilytherapist?#mft?#amft#prelicensedtherapist?#infanttherapy?#anxiety?#depression#mentalhealth?#nutritionalpsychology?#eatingdisorder#nutritionaltherapy?#centerfordiscovery

Ended my Friday afternoon celebrating 2 years with the Miami-Dade Behavioral Health Alliance! Thank you for always having me on behalf of Discovery Behavioral Health many years to come! Cultivating. ? Discovery Behavioral Health ?? Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program ?? Center for Discovery ??

Enjoyed INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EATING DISORDERS PROFESSIONALS with Lissette Cortes Psy.D. CEDS on Friday! As we got to hear from Alsana clinical team and see some familiar faces & connect with some new people! I was super excited to meet some of DBH team!!! ?? Discovery Behavioral Health ! Growing. ?? Center for Discovery ??

Spent my last week with some incredible people from Alsana! Thank you for having me on behalf of Discovery Behavioral Health looking forward to our continued partnership! Special thanks to Julia Burke, LCSW and the amazing leaders Mary Elizabeth Akinaka Regional Executive Director & Sara Mischler Director of Clinical Services! You ladies are incredible & enjoyed learning from you both! ?? Collaborating. Connecting. Evolving. ???? Center for Discovery ??